Asperger Syndrome Can Get the Most out of Community Activities
Many families with a child with autism or Asperger Syndrome feel that involvement in the community is not for them. This book sets out to change that, with a rich and varied menu of suggestions for how such families can take full part in community life and support the strengths and interests of their child at the same time. Informal learning ......
um Disorder Set Out on a Hopeful Road Towards Their Adult Lives
John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over forty years' standing, specializing in the field of developmental disabilities. He has previously worked for the NHS and university system in the UK and jointly established the UK's first independent psychology practice specializing in issues for people with developmental disabilities. He has also ......
When we tell someone that our child is autistic, the most common response is a sad face and an apologetic look. I hate it when people say ''I'm sorry to hear that''.Parenting a child on the autistic spectrum can be tough at the best of times, but few books take the time to celebrate the love and laughter an autistic child can elicit in their ......
An Educator's Guide to the Student-Directed Approach
Guides special educators as they support students with disabilities in leading their own individualized education program (IEP) planning process. This volume provides examples to break the IEP development process down into the useful component parts.
A Guide to Improving Outcomes for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder
A practical guidebook, packed with teaching plans and plain-English guidance on using applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve outcomes for students with autism and behaviour challenges. It includes 50 sample teaching plans that demonstrate how to use ABA to support students across social, communication, behavioural, academic, and independent ......
Moving to a new school can be a daunting prospect for the child with Asperger syndrome, and parents are often left feeling powerless to help prevent the anxiety and loss of confidence which may ensue.Clare Lawrence's new book provides parents of children with Asperger syndrome with practical advice on how to prepare their child for moving to a new ......
Presents the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), comprehensive, empirically tested intervention approach specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers with autism.
Dr Steve Chinn is an independent researcher, writer and lecturer based in Gloucestershire, UK. Steve founded Mark College - a school for dyslexic pupils. The College held Beacon School status was the first school to receive the Independent Schools Association's Award for Excellence. Steve has written several books and articles on learning ......
